Stan Kenton

Born 15 December 1911 in Wichita, Kansas, USA

Died 25 August 1979 (aged 67)

Stanley Newcomb Kenton (December 15, 1911 – August 25, 1979) was an American pianist, composer, and arranger who led a highly innovative, influential, and often controversial American jazz orchestra. In later years, he was widely active as an educator.